Activating the Extension

Learn how to get the dScribe Extension to start documenting reports directly in your favourite tool

How to install the browser plugin

Installation

The dScribe browser extension is available for Chrome and Edge browsers. Follow the instructions below to add it to your preferred browser.

Please note that we recommend installing always from the Chrome store even when working with Edge. This due the substantial delay Edge has in making updates available.

Step 1: Manually adding the Extension to Your Browser

Chrome

• Open your Chrome browser.

• Open the dScribe extension page or go to the Chrome Web Store and search for "dScribe".

• Click on “Add to Chrome”.

• Confirm the installation by clicking “Add Extension”.

You should see this message pop up:

Edge

• Open your Edge browser.

• Open the dScribe extension page or go to the CHROME Add-ons store and search for "dScribe".

• Click on “Get”.

• Confirm the installation by clicking “Add Extension”.

You should see this message pop up:

Installing dScribe Edge extension

Automatically install: You can automatically install (force-install) specific extensions for users in your organization. Learn more Chrome browser and Edge browser.

Step 2: Accessing the dScribe Extension

After installing the dScribe extension, go to any supported website and open a report or dataset. Click the dScribe compass icon at the bottom right of the screen to open dScribe.

Can't find the extension? If you can't see the compass icon, ensure that the extension is correctly installed by checking your browser's extensions menu. When the extension is active, you will see the dScribe icon.

Additionally, you can pin the extension to the toolbar for easy and quick access on any webpage.

Pin the browser extension to the toolbar